Amethyst House - Outpatient and Administrative Offices

Amethyst House, Inc., is a Bloomington, IN based not-for-profit United Way agency that provides residential and outpatient services for people with drug and alcohol addiction, with additional outpatient services in Evansville through Counseling for Change.

Founded in August 1980 as 'Ray of Love' by concerned recovering community members to offer safe housing for those beginning recovery, it was renamed Amethyst House in 1989 and expanded outpatient services in 2000.

Amethyst House provides a foundation for recovery by partnering with individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance-use disorders, offering high-quality residential and outpatient treatment services and guidance for healthy living.

Its vision is to promote a world where recovery services are accessible to all, the stigma of addiction is eliminated, and life-long recovery is a reality.

The organization conducts its business with a client-focused and evidence-based approach, an inclusive and trauma-informed atmosphere, respect in all interactions, recognition of addiction as a disease, full accessibility to services, acceptance of challenging cases, emphasis on personal accountability and integrity, continuous improvement, and paramount hope and compassion.

Services include ASAM 3.1 sub-acute residential programs for men (17 beds) and women (14 beds, allowing dependent children up to age 6 on a case-by-case basis), intensive outpatient treatment, individual, group, and family therapy, assessments, case management, and referrals, with preferential admission for pregnant women and IV drug users.

Accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and certified by the Division of Mental Health and Addictions, Amethyst House embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone is valued regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or identity, supporting long-term recovery through peer support via its Alumni Association.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Amethyst House provides ASAM 3.1 sub-acute residential programs alongside a comprehensive outpatient clinic. The continuum of care spans from robust intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) down to flexible continuing care groups, though the facility explicitly requires clients needing medical detox or acute inpatient care to complete those steps prior to admission.

Inpatient (Residential) Outpatient

Therapies

Treatment utilizes an evidence-based framework driven heavily by Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The clinical leadership and therapeutic staff also draw on advanced modalities like EMDR to help clients process underlying trauma without needing to seek outside clinical referrals.

Addictions

The clinical team works with individuals overcoming a variety of substance use disorders, focusing primarily on drug and alcohol addiction. To address critical community needs, they deliberately prioritize high-risk populations by offering preferential and expedited admission to individuals navigating intravenous opioid dependencies.

Alcohol Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder

Conditions

Beyond substance use, counselors here address primary mental health conditions through dedicated individual therapy. Staff bios highlight specialized clinical experience in treating depressive disorders, severe anxiety, and complex, attachment-based trauma alongside core addiction recovery work.

Issues

A major component of the residential journey involves teaching practical life skills and guiding clients toward functional independence. Residents are required to secure local employment and achieve financial security while simultaneously repairing family dynamics and navigating the everyday stressors of early sobriety.

Programs

This United Way agency expects all clients to integrate deeply into local 12-Step communities like AA or NA as a core programmatic requirement. They also operate a specialized, trauma-informed mother and child program that allows women in the residential facility to live with their dependent children up to age six.

Evidence Based Trauma-Informed Culturally Responsive Abstinence Oriented 12-Step Informed

On-site

Amenities

Residents stay in shared bedrooms within historic homes nestled in downtown Bloomington, establishing a warm, home-like environment rather than an institutional ward. The facilities sit conveniently on the city bus line, allowing clients to enjoy independence by preparing their own meals, utilizing on-site laundry, and accessing shared exercise equipment.

Coverage

Payment

To ensure care remains financially accessible, the facility accepts multiple localized forms of Indiana Medicaid alongside private health insurance plans. They also secure subsidized funding from the state for income-eligible clients and utilize a sliding fee scale to keep baseline out-of-pocket costs manageable for the uninsured.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

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Eligibility

Who We Serve

The residential and outpatient tracks at Amethyst House welcome adult men and women aged 18 and older from all walks of life. Driven by a grassroots commitment to community health, the organization explicitly grants preferential admission to pregnant women and those facing severe intravenous substance use.

Age Groups

Adults (26-64)Children (Under 13)

Genders Accepted

MenWomen

Populations Served

Pregnant Women

Languages

English

Additional Services

Wraparound support at Amethyst House emphasizes lifelong community connection, anchored by an active Alumni Association that hosts regular picnics, softball games, and peer support meetings. Clients also receive dedicated weekly case management to address practical milestones alongside access to specialized family counseling.

About

Facility Info

Operating right in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana, this standalone non-profit organization provides community-integrated housing alongside a dedicated outpatient clinical office. The downtown city setting allows residents to easily walk to local amenities, utilize public transit, and safely transition back into an active local community.

Credentials

Accreditations

Amethyst House holds a recurring multi-year accreditation from CARF for both its addictions community housing and adult outpatient treatment. Furthermore, the agency is fully certified by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions, reflecting a strict adherence to state clinical standards.

CARF